Michael Gauvin
UX/UI Designer, Art Director & Graphic Designer · Some Design Inc
Montreal, QC
In My Own Words
Knowledgeable and passionate designer with 7 years experience in UX/UI (with experience in fashion technology, telecommunication and crypto currency) and 14 years experience in graphic design (with experience in art direction, web interface design, apparel graphics, and print design). Moreover, i've completed projects for a variety of clients including Fourth Party, Hodlst Savings Token, Blockfunding, Moves & Flow, Tiosaint, Desta BYN, Concordia University: Arts and Science Federation of Associations, Want les essentiels de la vie, Galeries Joliette, Kavi Kavi & Joe Fresh. Moreover, in design I use design principles & aesthetic to bring your vision to life.
I am passionate about creating great UX experience for digital products. I prioritize the needs and goals of the users when designing interfaces. I aim to understand the user's perspective, anticipate their requirements, and create interfaces that are easy to navigate and understand. Moreover, just like in other professional domains, I am committed to continuous improvement in UX/UI design. I stay updated with the latest trends, research, and best practices in the field to enhance the user experience. I learn from user feedback and iterate on designs to deliver better interfaces. Lastly, in UX/UI design, I ensure that I deliver interfaces that are user-centric, intuitive, and accessible.
Work Experience
UX/UI Designer & Graphic Designer
Some Design Inc2021 – Present
• Designing a logo and CRM interface for a hair salon. • Utilizing best UX practices. • Consulting for UX projects. • Organizing the dashboard's content and elements in a logical and intuitive manner. Defining the hierarchy of information and determining the most important data to display prominently. • Conducting extensive research to understand the target audience, their needs, pain points, and preferences. Gathering insights from users' interactions and feedback with existing dashboards to identify areas for improvement. • Creating low-fidelity wireframes and interactive prototypes to test and refine design concepts. Iterating based on user feedback and ensuring a smooth user flow. • Ensuring that the dashboard adheres to accessibility standards, making it usable by people with disabilities and ensuring inclusive design principles are implemented. • Defining interactive elements and micro interactions that provide users with feedback and enhance the overall usability and engagement of the dashboard. • Working closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, data analysts, and product managers, to align on design objectives and ensure the successful implementation of the dashboard. • Staying up-to-date with the latest trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in dashboard design and user experience. Continuously refining and optimizing the dashboard based on user feedback and evolving business needs. • Performing agile Scrum methodology. • Performing Accessibility Testing with Accessibility Checker - Color Contrast for WCAG Compliance. • Designing graphic user interface elements. • Software : Sketch, Figma & Adobe illustrator
UX/UI, Graphic designer & Art Director
Design Envol De Vivre2005 – Present
Website: www.envoldevivre.com • Providing graphic support for: Corporate identities, Apparel, print and video, Advertising marketing campaign, Art Direction, Illustration, Social media, UX/UI for Apps, web and software (wireframes, ux research, user Testing). • Ensuring the highest standards of visual design are met and maintained. • Leveraging AI-enhanced content creation to create engaging social media content & campaigns. • Software : Adobe Creative Suite (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In design, Premiere) Sketch, Marvel App, Figma and Invision.
Accomplishments: • Went above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. • Successfully launched new products, resulting in increased sales and customer satisfaction. • Maintained positive work relationships even in challenging situations. • Increased client satisfaction and gained repeat business.
• Client: L’Association des Commerçants de l’Avenue Duluth, Fourth Party, Hodlst Savings Token, Blockfunding, Moves & Flow, Tiosaint, Desta BYN, Concordia University: Arts and Science Federation of Associations, Want les essentiels de la vie, Galeries Joliette, Kavi Kavi, Joe Fresh.
Art Director
Fourth Party2022 – 2022
• Consulted with the founder and a motion designer to conceive a styleboard to be used as creative direction in order to create a promo video to promote their legal tech software that is true to their vision. • Software : Adobe Indesign, Adobe Illustrator & Miro
UX/UI Designer & Graphic Designer
Hodlst Savings Token2022 – 2022
• Designed an identity and a web interface for Hodlst Saving Token a cryptocurrency platform. • Applied user-centered design principles to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and stakeholders, to gather requirements and ensure design feasibility. • Conducted usability testing and incorporating user feedback to iterate and improve designs. • Collaborated with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs and provide design support during the development process. • Performed agile Scrum methodology. • Designed graphic user interface elements. • Stayed updated with the latest design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in the field to continuously improve and deliver high-quality designs. • Software : Figma and Adobe Illustrator Accomplishments: • Went above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. • Increased client satisfaction and gained repeat business.
Blockfunding
UX/UI Designer & Graphic Designer2021 – 2021
• Designed an identity and a web & mobile interface for Blockfunding a blockchain crowdfunding platform. • Applied user-centered design principles to create intuitive and user-friendly interfaces. • Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, and stakeholders, to gather requirements and ensure design feasibility. • Conducted usability testing and incorporating user feedback to iterate and improve designs. • Collaborated with developers to ensure accurate implementation of designs and provide design support during the development process. • Performed agile Scrum methodology. • Designed graphic user interface elements. • Stayed updated with the latest design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in the field to continuously improve and deliver high-quality designs. • Software : Figma and Adobe Illustrator Accomplishments: • Went above and beyond to ensure customer satisfaction. • Increased client satisfaction and gained repeat business.
3D UX Designer
Tefron2021 – 2021
• Creating 3D user experience for fashion showrooms. • Assisting in graphic support for brand identities and presentations. • Conducting UX research to find solutions to improve the company's website. • Utilizing best UX practices. • Validating user needs. • Performed agile Scrum methodology. • Stayed updated with the latest design trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in the field to continuously improve and deliver high-quality designs. • Worked closely with product managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure that the design aligns with the overall product vision and goals. • Software : Beyond Xr, Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Photoshop Accomplishments: • Showcased an aptitude for learning a new software to complete a complex project.
Graphic Design Intern
Aldo Group2014 – 2015
• Designing graphics for social media (Instagram, Facebook) • Developing websites web banner graphics • Coding email newsletters • Software : Adobe Photoshop & Adobe Dreamweaver
Contract Graphic Designer
Hunter Canada2014 – 2014
• Manipulating licensed graphics for sports consumer products (mugs, flags, license plates and pens) • Software : Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Graphic Designer
Kavi Kavi2013 – 2014
• Designing a poster • Creating a multiple page layout lookbook for Kavi Kavi collection using Adobe InDesign. • Re-touching images using Adobe Photoshop. • Software : Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Indesign & Adobe Illustrator.
Contract Graphic Designer
Canadian Association of International Development Professionals2013 – 2013
• Conceptualizing a newspaper ad for the CAIDP conference • Software : Adobe Illustrator
Graphic Designer
Shails Communications Inc2011 – 2011
• Created vector graphics using Adobe Illustrator for educational videos produced for the ethiopian ministry of education, for countrywide satellite broadcast to all high schools across Ethiopia. • Software : Adobe Illustrator
Graphic Designer
Kanto Studios2010 – 2011
• Conceptualizing graphics for video, print and web. • Designing company logo, business cards and kit folder • Designing a web interface • Overseeing company branding by ensuring visual consistency. • Software : Adobe Illustrator & Adobe Photoshop
Project Manager
Charity Tee 4 Haiti2010 – 2010
• Designing a graphic for a T-Shirt using Adobe Illustrator limited to 25 pieces to raise money for the earthquake victims of Haiti with funds going to the Red Cross. • Organizing an event at a local store to sell the tees. • Creating a marketing plan to promote the event using word of mouth marketing, video and social media. • Software : Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop & Final Cut Pro
Graphic Designer
Joe Fresh2006 – 2008
• Designing graphics and textile designs for children’s clothing. • Communicating with fashion designers to develop concepts accurate to their creative vision. • Creating colourways for fashion accessories. • Software : Adobe Illustrator
Education
Get Your First Job as a UX or Interaction Designer Certificate
The Interaction Design Foundation2017 – 2017
Projects
Avenue Duluth
https://www.envoldevivre.com/printdesign/avenueduluthpanelPanel design for avenue duluth to promote events & to gain visibility to businesses on rue duluth in Montreal.
Hodlst savings token UI & Identity
https://www.envoldevivre.com/digitaldesign/hodlst-savings-token-uiDesigned an identity and a web interface for hodlst savings token a cryptocurrency platform.
Tiosaint
https://www.envoldevivre.com/visualidentities/tiosaintVisual identity for Tiosaint a streetwear brand.
Ode to NYC Tees
https://www.instagram.com/reel/C8MgWbLgbOQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Ode to nyc tees by design envol de vivre experiment 010.
Design Envol De Vivre NYC dad hat Prototype
https://www.instagram.com/p/DBe_tg2MFzt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==The design envol de vivre dad hat project is an ode to new york, celebrating the inspiration, hustle, and determination to succeed, as well as the rich cultures that make up the city.
The color of the hat is burgundy to evoke a sense of prestige and sophistication. Moreover, the front graphic of the dad hat contains the nyc type logo with a 3D Puff embroidery and the design envol de vivre icon logo executed in a screen printing process using plastisol inks. Lastly, the back of the adjustment tab contains design envol de vivre embroidered on the the adjustment tab.
Galeries Joliette
https://www.envoldevivre.com/printdesign/gjpromcontestposterTo create an elegant and vibrant prom contest campaign.
Blockfunding Web & Mobile UI & Branded Identity
https://www.envoldevivre.com/digitaldesign/blockfundingDesigned an identity and a web & mobile interface for blockfunding a blockchain crowdfunding platform.
